Kentucky Driver Manual

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Table of ContentsPDF page 6
A Commercial Driver’s License is notPDF page 7
About This ManualPDF page 7
Class A, Class B, Class CPDF page 7
Driver’s PermitsPDF page 7
Section One: The Driver’s License 2PDF page 7
A Class D Operator’s License is the driver’sPDF page 8
Moped License – Class EPDF page 9
Driver Licensing Regional Office. A personPDF page 9
Motorcycle Permit or License – Class MPDF page 9
RideSmartKYPDF page 9
After the Kentucky Transportation CabinetPDF page 10
Graduated Driver License Program. A step-PDF page 10
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet RegionalPDF page 10
Licensing RequirementsPDF page 10
Section One: The Driver’s License 4PDF page 10
Cabinet Regional Office. Once this isPDF page 11
Drive Law)PDF page 11
Here is a List of Valid Proof DocumentsPDF page 15
Permit DrivingPDF page 11
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO BRINGPDF page 11
Concentration)PDF page 12
Eligibility Letter – Ensure the letter isPDF page 12
Intermediate License DrivingPDF page 12
Requirements for the Road TestPDF page 16
Division of Driver License approvedPDF page 13
FULL LICENSUREPDF page 13
PHASEPDF page 13
Attn: Driver EducationPDF page 14
Section One: The Driver’s License 8PDF page 14
WHEN APPLYING FOR A PERMITPDF page 15
Applicants Age 21 and OverPDF page 15
Vision ScreeningPDF page 16
Written TestPDF page 16
Horn Emergency FlashersPDF page 17
Japanese* VietnamesePDF page 17
Road (Skills) TestPDF page 17
Windshield Wipers Brake LightsPDF page 17
Road Test ScoringPDF page 18
Section One: The Driver’s License 12PDF page 18
Unlawful and Impermissible EquipmentPDF page 18
Licenses and Identification Cards are issuedPDF page 19
PLEASE NOTE: Appointments are releasedPDF page 19
Test SchedulingPDF page 19
College StudentsPDF page 20
International Driver Permit from a ForeignPDF page 21
Non-US-Citizen ApplicantsPDF page 20
Out-of-state Permit HoldersPDF page 20
Section One: The Driver’s License 14PDF page 20
International Driver Permit, and the licensePDF page 21
Residents Serving in the MilitaryPDF page 21
Change of Address or NamePDF page 22
Renewals and Duplicate LicensesPDF page 22
Suspension or Revocation of LicensePDF page 22
Cancellation of Your Driving PrivilegePDF page 23
LicensePDF page 23
The Kentucky Point SystemPDF page 23
Unsatisfied JudgementPDF page 23
Driver Substance Abuse Education ProgramPDF page 24
Kentucky State Traffic School is availablePDF page 24
Section One: The Driver’s License 18PDF page 24
State Traffic School. The District CourtPDF page 24
Insurance LawPDF page 25
KentuckyPDF page 25
Motor Vehicle RegistrationPDF page 25
This Section CoversPDF page 77
Medical Review BoardPDF page 26
Reporting a DriverPDF page 26
Section Two: General Information 20PDF page 26
Seizures, Blackout, Loss of ConsciencePDF page 26
The Medical Review Board reviewsPDF page 26
Vision Requirements for DrivingPDF page 26
County Attorney, County Clerk, CircuitPDF page 27
EnvironmentPDF page 27
Organ DonationPDF page 27
Driving and Road RagePDF page 28
FatiguePDF page 28
HearingPDF page 28
VisionPDF page 28
Section Three: Be in Shape to Drive 24PDF page 30
The American Association of Motor VehiclePDF page 29
The National Highway Traffic SafetyPDF page 29
Aging DriversPDF page 30
Alcohol, Other Drugs, and DrivingPDF page 31
DrugsPDF page 31
If You Are Under 21PDF page 31
Other Impairing Drugs and DrivingPDF page 31
Over-the-Counter DrugsPDF page 31
Section Three: Be in Shape to Drive 26PDF page 31
Alcohol and the LawPDF page 33
Illegal DrugsPDF page 32
Aggravating CircumstancesPDF page 33
Repeat OffendersPDF page 33
Adjusting Seat and MirrorsPDF page 34
Adjusting Your MirrorsPDF page 34
Gauge MonthlyPDF page 34
Inspecting Your VehiclePDF page 34
Having Clean Windows and MirrorsPDF page 35
Using Safety BeltsPDF page 35
Air BagsPDF page 36
Section Four: Before You Drive 30PDF page 36
Child Passenger Safety LawsPDF page 37
Child Safety Seat Inspection Site at yourPDF page 37
Secure Your LoadPDF page 37
Unattended ChildrenPDF page 37
Advanced Driver Assistance SystemsPDF page 38
Section Four: Before You Drive 32PDF page 38
Starting the EnginePDF page 38
Backing UpPDF page 39
Hand PositionPDF page 39
Moving the VehiclePDF page 39
SteeringPDF page 60
Yielding Right of WayPDF page 39
GREEN Traffic Light – If the roadwayPDF page 40
Traffic Control DevicesPDF page 40
Traffic SignalsPDF page 40
Flashing LightsPDF page 41
Lighted ArrowsPDF page 41
Traffic SignsPDF page 41
Railroad Crossing Warning Signs – ManyPDF page 43
Section Six: Rules of the Road 38PDF page 43
Work Zone Signs – These are generallyPDF page 43
Road ClosedPDF page 44
Shared Center Lane Left TurnPDF page 44
Speed Limit Signs – These blackPDF page 44
Crosswalks and Stop LinesPDF page 45
Pavement MarkingsPDF page 45
STANDARD COLORSPDF page 45
RailroadPDF page 46
Turning and TurnaboutsPDF page 47
Multiple Lanes TurningPDF page 48
TurnaboutsPDF page 48
IntersectionsPDF page 49
Entering a Perpendicular or Angle ParkingPDF page 50
No-Parking Zones – There arePDF page 50
Roundabouts and Traffic CirclesPDF page 50
Rules for School BusesPDF page 50
ENTERING A PARALLEL PARKING SPACEPDF page 51
EXITING A PARALLEL PARKING SPACEPDF page 51
Exiting a Perpendicular or Angle ParkingPDF page 51
Changing LanesPDF page 52
Handicapped ParkingPDF page 52
Lanes for TurningPDF page 52
Parking on a HillPDF page 52
Use of LanesPDF page 52
Exiting a RoadwayPDF page 53
PassingPDF page 53
Section Seven: General Driving 48PDF page 54
Kentucky Speed LimitsPDF page 55
Speed ManagementPDF page 55
VisibilityPDF page 55
Visual SearchPDF page 55
Adjusting To Roadway ConditionsPDF page 56
Stopping DistancePDF page 56
Providing Adequate Following DistancePDF page 57
Space in FrontPDF page 57
BackingPDF page 58
DistancePDF page 58
Letting Others Know You Are TherePDF page 58
Space to the SidePDF page 58
Signaling Your MovementsPDF page 59
AcceleratingPDF page 60
BrakingPDF page 60
Emergencies and Avoiding CrashesPDF page 60
CollisionsPDF page 61
Uneven Surface Drop-OffsPDF page 61
Brake FailurePDF page 62
First Aid to Collision VictimsPDF page 62
Kentucky State PolicePDF page 62
Tire BlowoutPDF page 62
Power FailurePDF page 63
Vehicle Breakdown & Emergency SignalsPDF page 63
Blind Pedestrian Right-of-WayPDF page 64
PedestriansPDF page 64
BicyclistsPDF page 65
Rules for BicyclistsPDF page 66
Section Ten: Sharing the Road 60PDF page 66
Electric Low-Speed ScooterPDF page 67
MotorcyclistsPDF page 67
Commercial VehiclesPDF page 68
Front No Zones –PDF page 68
Rear No Zones –PDF page 68
Section Ten: Sharing the Road 62PDF page 68
The No ZonePDF page 68
Emergency VehiclesPDF page 69
TurningPDF page 69
Enforcement Standing Committee. Additional informationPDF page 70
Move-Over LawsPDF page 70
Police and Traffic StopsPDF page 70
Section Ten: Sharing the Road 64PDF page 70
All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)PDF page 71
Kentucky Move-Over LawsPDF page 71
Slow-Moving VehiclesPDF page 71
Restrictions and ExceptionsPDF page 72
Funeral ProcessionsPDF page 73
Night DrivingPDF page 73
Section Eleven: Special Driving Situations 68PDF page 73
Rural Road DrivingPDF page 74
Work ZonesPDF page 74
AutocyclesPDF page 75
Loading a TrailerPDF page 75
The Most Important Part...YouPDF page 75
Towing a TrailerPDF page 75
Safe Driving With a TrailerPDF page 76
Section Eleven: Special Driving Situations 70PDF page 76
Test Your KnowledgePDF page 77
American Association of Motor Vehicle AdministratorsPDF page 78
Tech Transportation InstitutePDF page 78